Loyola University Chicago
Department of Computer Science
Programs
- BS in Communication Networks and Security (legacy) (CNWS-BS)
- BS in Computer Science (COMP-BS)
- BS in Cybersecurity (CSEC-BS)
- BS in Information Technology (ITEC-BS)
- BS in Software Engineering (SWEN-BS)
- BS in Bioinformatics (BIOI-BS administered through Bioinformatics Program)
- BS in Mathematics and Computer Science (MCSC-BS administered by Department of Mathematics and Statistics)
- BS in Physics and Computer Science (PCSC-BS administered by Department of Physics)
- BS in Applied Mathematics (AMTH-BS administered by Department of Mathematics and Statistics)
- BS in Data Science (DATA-BS administered by Department of Mathematics and Statistics)
- Minor in Computer Science (COMP-MINR)
- Minor in Computer Crime and Forensics (CCFR-MINR)
- Minor in Information Technology (ITEC-MINR)
- "Double-Dipping" Rules
- BS and MS Dual-Degree Programs
Programs
Courses
News
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NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have designated Loyola University Chicago as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education through 2025. Specifically, the B.S. in cybersecurity curriculum has been designated to provide the cybersecurity knowledge and skills to defend the United States of America cyberspace. The Loyola Center for Cyber Security, which is involved with the cybersecurity program, is involved in both cybersecurity education and research. LEARN MORE -
2018 Annual Report
The Loyola computer science department's annual report from 2018. -
Is Your ‘L’ Stop’s Elevator Broken? Loyola Grad Students’ New App Sends You Push Alerts
A pair of Loyola University Chicago graduate students — with help from Rogers Park neighbors — have designed an app that helps CTA riders know when elevators are out of service. When discussing ideas for a class project in Loyola’s graduate software engineering program, Tyler Arndt and Sam Siner knew they wanted to develop something that has value to the community. So the pair decided to develop an app that informs people when elevators are out of service at their preferred “L” stations -
In the news
Computer Science student wins big with music app idea
Like most young adults, Jonah Murray spends a lot of time with technology. But there’s one big difference—he’s creating an app for concert goers.READ MORE -
Intern profile
Programming and Teaching
Lucas Rudd - Loyola Senior Lucas Rudd spent seven weeks this summer at iD Tech, where he taught middle and high schoolers 3D printing—a process of making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file. Rudd, who is majoring in physics and computer science, talks about his internship and how it helped him discover a love for teaching and explore his interests in software development.
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Programming Skills : Eighth grader Calvin Osborne shares game programming skills with Loyola students
Calvin Osborne presented a guest talk to Loyola University Chicago Computer Science students from several sections of Introduction to Object Oriented Programming (Comp 170) on this November 8, 2016. Calvin, an eighth grade student at Lake Forest Country Day School, demonstrated his work to update and customize Minecraft with a mod called Mineautica, explained how he implemented the changes in java, and how he worked with a small team to create new graphic elements for the game.READ MORE -
Intern profile
Exploring social: Computer Science major Salomon Smeke spent his summer interning at 4C working on social media ads
Salomon Smeke Loyola senior Salomon Smeke is a Mexico City native who spent his summer being a sort of Mr. Fixit as an intern for 4C—a social media advertising and technology company based in Chicago. In this internship, Smeke was lured by his longtime interest in computer technology but soon discovered a newfound interest in advertising.READ MORE -
Honors Students Author Book on Big Data and Discrimination
Big data meets big ethical problems for students in Dr. Mark Albert’s computer science course this semester. The honors students enrolled in this unique class are working to put together a textbook that explains the rise of big data and its implications on discrimination and privacy concerns.READ MORE -
Illinois Technology Association (ITA)
Loyola CS is now a member of Illinois Technology Association (ITA) -
Faculty Author
Dr. Peter Dordal writes new open textbook
Technology, as we all know, is constantly in flux. But how academic institutions react to its ever-changing nature can underscore the success of students. Dr. Peter Dordal’s free online/open textbook, An Introduction to Computer Networks, offers a technology-based learning opportunity to students. The book is drawing strong attention from commentators in the technology community, as noted through Hacker News. This measures the pulse of ideas and interest is this field. -
CS Alum Aadeel Akhtar’s exciting 3D-printed prosthetics at UofI Urbana-Champaign
Check out this blog post about a recent project of CS Alum Aadeel Akhtar.
